Overview

• Through four games, Maye leads the NFL in completion rate at 74% and ranks top-10 in passer rating, yards, yards per attempt, and completions, with 988 yards and a 7–2 TD–INT line.
• The Bills enter with the league’s top pass defense, allowing 125.8 passing yards per game, leading in time to pressure (2.4 seconds) and ranking second in pressure rate (45.5%).
• Pre-game inactives included Buffalo defensive tackle Ed Oliver, while sportsbooks listed New England as an 8.5-point underdog for the NBC prime-time kickoff.
• Maye’s early output draws statistical parallels to reigning MVP Josh Allen, with near-matching passer ratings and touchdown production through four weeks.
• The second-year quarterback credits offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for simplifying adjustments and building his comfort operating the Patriots’ offense.